Nawaz, while talking to reporters outside an accountability court in Islamabad, read excerpts from his interview to Dawn during which he spoke on matters related to the country’s foreign policy.

“Militant organisations are active. Call them non-state actors, should we allow them to cross the border and kill 150 people in Mumbai? Explain it to me. Why can’t we complete the trial?” he had asked in the interview, referring to the Mumbai attacks-related trial proceedings which have stalled in the Rawalpindi anti-terrorism court.

Soon after the publication of Nawaz’s interview on Saturday, the Indian media blew up his remarks, terming it an 'admission' on part of the former prime minister about Pakistan's involvement in the Mumbai attacks.

Subsequently, the party issued a clarification on Sunday, saying that the Indian media had “grossly misinterpreted” Nawaz’s remarks. The army, also on Sunday, had 'suggested' to Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to convene a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC), the country’s top civil-military body, to "discuss misleading media statement regarding Bombay incident". The NSC meeting was held today in Islamabad.

Differences within the ruling party surfaced following the issuance of contradictory statements by the Sharif brothers on the issue. While Nawaz did not at all contradict his remarks, his younger brother and PML-N president Shahbaz Sharif, who is also the chief minister of Punjab, issued a statement on Sunday, saying that the news report had “incorrectly attributed certain remarks to PML-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif, which do not represent PML-N’s party policy”.

In the statement, which Shahbaz issued as the party president but through the Punjab government’s Directorate General Public Relations, he said the PML-N “rejects all assertions, direct or implied, made in the news report of Dawn.”

His older brother, however, on Monday dispelled the notion that the comments were falsely attributed to him, saying that he will speak the truth come what may.

"Former president Pervez Musharraf, former interior minister Rehman Malik and former National Security Adviser Major-General (retd) Mehmood Durrani had already confirmed [what I said]," he added.

"Despite our 50,000 sacrifices [of lives], why is the world not paying heed to our narrative? And the person who is asking this question has been labelled a traitor."

He also called out those local media outlets that had criticised his words. "I am being called a traitor on the media — they [the media] are being made to call me a traitor."

"Are those who tore apart the country and the Constitution patriots? Are those who pulled out judges from their offices patriots?"

Nisar, under whose watch the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) was investigating the Mumbai attacks, had emphasised that the Indian government was to blame for the hold-up in the trial. He added that since the assault took place in the Indian financial capital, it was the Indian government which possessed "90 per cent of the evidence and facts" of the incident.

Nawaz, when asked by a reporter on Monday to comment on the impression that India has been reluctant to provide evidence in the case, responded: "There is no shortage of evidence — there is plenty of evidence."

Another reporter pointed to Nawaz's acknowledgment of the presence of "non-state actors", to which Maryam Nawaz, who was accompanying her father, replied: "So then who was Zarb-i-Azb [military operation] conducted against?"

The former premier, however, interrupted and refrained his daughter from speaking any further.

Nawaz calls for commission to probe remarks

Later, while addressing a rally in Buner this afternoon, Nawaz claimed that when he says Pakistan is being isolated, he is described as a traitor.

"It is said that it is not acceptable when I say this," he claimed.

"Should I offer good suggestions, or should I not?" he wondered. "No one has a monopoly over this [offering advice]," he added.

The ousted PM claimed that those who work for the country and its people are labelled traitors while those who violate the Constitution are called patriotic.

"We are not ready to tolerate any harm coming to our country, and we will fight all powers that cause harm to our country, that work against our country's interests. Will you stand with me in this?" he asked the crowd.

He demanded that a national commission be made to determine who has actually committed treason.

"If I am actually a traitor or anti-national, come and form a national commission," he said.

"I will be there, and those who call me a traitor should also be there, so that the 220 million people of Pakistan can see who is the actual culprit," he said, adding that whoever is found guilty of treason should be hanged publicly.

As expected, it is difficult for the aka to digest. Let's see what happens next.

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ASIF SHABBIR

May 14, 2018 12:28pm

NS, you have said right. we are with you. challenge the status quo and move ahead.

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Sam

May 14, 2018 12:28pm

It takes courage to call a spade a spade.

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Delhiite

May 14, 2018 12:29pm

Truth and water have a inherent capability of finding their way out.

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ARIF

May 14, 2018 12:29pm

Go Nawaz go.
Pakistan Zindabad

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Hello

May 14, 2018 12:29pm

Good Nawaz, at-least some has courage to speak truth. Closing the eyes, does not change the situation, since whole world is seeing. I do't understand why people are not accepting the truth and move forward to better future.

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Bhola Bhala

May 14, 2018 12:29pm

In this case NS is right.

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Kashmiri

May 14, 2018 12:34pm

If he is correct he should give a detailed answer. The truth must come out . We cannot afford non state actors anymore. One should have the courage to call a spade a spade.

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Truth Seeker

May 14, 2018 12:37pm

Very bold.

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Shahida

May 14, 2018 12:39pm

Intention and timings matter. He should not have utter such words.

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NASH

May 14, 2018 12:40pm

NS is right, Whats all this fuss about ?

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jawaid

May 14, 2018 12:41pm

Unless we call a spade a spade, how will things improve.

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Truth Seeker

May 14, 2018 12:44pm

We should talk about things we have never talked about in the past. World is a different stage after advancement of media.

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Desi Dimag

May 14, 2018 12:48pm

What he said is truth and the whole world knows it.

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M. Emad

May 14, 2018 12:48pm

NO controversy --- Nawaz is very correct on Mumbai attacks.

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Baghi

May 14, 2018 12:50pm

Legitimate.

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Sajjad Hussain

May 14, 2018 12:50pm

NS has carefully crafted words and he is able to divert attention. What he has said is not deniable. He is talking about world view and not voter view.

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against

May 14, 2018 12:56pm

Is speaking truth is against national interest?

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Akram

May 14, 2018 01:06pm

He’s got a point. If Indian media want to spin this in their own version that’s their problem. They can believe what they want to.

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Sajid

May 14, 2018 01:16pm

I respect Nawaz Shareef for his blunt and daring statements and that are facts as well. Finally someone from top notch political party of Pakistan spilling the beans.

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srinath bh

May 14, 2018 01:32pm

A bit too late for nawaz to Come out with an acceptance.
He has become quite insignificant and irrelevant

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Vijay B..

May 14, 2018 01:36pm

Nawaz Sharif did not say anything that was not already known the world over.

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SATT

May 14, 2018 01:37pm

The arrow has already been left the bow.

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Imran Ahmed

May 14, 2018 01:38pm

Legitimate questions have been raised, it does not matter by whom, these questions demand transparently truthful answers. Anything else would be disloyalty to and deception of the people.

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Shoaib

May 14, 2018 01:40pm

Stay Strong Mian Sb.

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Ahmed

May 14, 2018 01:42pm

Whether it is frustration on part of Nawaz Sharif or a well planned strategy. Only time will tell.

Well done Mr. Nawaz Sharif at last you have got the courage to speak the truth...........

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raju

May 14, 2018 02:01pm

mr sharif , you could have done much better for your country when you were PM , it is too late now

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Prateik

May 14, 2018 02:13pm

Nawaz Sharif is a a three time Prime Minister. His words carry weightage.

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Masoud

May 14, 2018 02:23pm

He is out there to play from the wrong foot, a real security risk.

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Rkk

May 14, 2018 02:27pm

NS has shown that he is not an ordinary person, he is really a great leader. Truth always prevails.
We should also appreciate Dawn for facilitating this .

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Tariq, Lahore

May 14, 2018 02:29pm

Sorry, there are no lifelines left, as you are sinking fast in the political 'quicksand'!

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sabeeh ahmad

May 14, 2018 02:38pm

Shame on him that he is exposing his own country's weakness to the World. These matters are to be discussed internally and not being exposed for ones owns personal agenda.

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Usman

May 14, 2018 02:39pm

Bravo

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kedar

May 14, 2018 02:56pm

Don't expect anything from Abbasi - he couldn't save his own owner in US.

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Ayub

May 14, 2018 02:58pm

Fact is fact.

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Thinker

May 14, 2018 03:00pm

@ExMohajirinUK How do you know that he is telling the truth this time? Can you please justify yourself here.

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Last Word

May 14, 2018 03:05pm

Nawaz Sharif has spoken nothing except the truth which was already known to rest of the world. The man is courageous not back out from his statement despite being called a traitor. Time has come for Pakistan to come out from denial mode and erase its tarnished image for which it is already paying a huge price and more pain is in offing continuing its misplaced policies.

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Javed Arshad

May 14, 2018 03:05pm

If he is such a truthful person, what was he doing while in power , why he did not address this as PM. why he did not make it a priority to help move the trial. why was he not so vocal then. now that he is stuck in his own corruption trial and loosing political mass he is resorting to this subject to divert attention and gain international sympathy.

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Bird

May 14, 2018 03:09pm

I can't believe how people are not seeing his tactics! NS could've sorted out this probelm when he was in power. Such things are supposed to be discussed with establishment behind closed doors.
The N.S. right now, is trying to get away unscathed at the cost of this country.

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Mobin

May 14, 2018 03:11pm

NS has nothing to lose now, he cant contest in elections so voters (people of Pakistan), mean nothing to him. He has been blackmailing, making statements to make Pakistani establishment look bad and damaging Pakistan’s reputation only so the international community can come to his rescue. InshAllah this time there is no escape for the corrupt and Pakistan is heading towards a bright future. This might have been a last nail in his coffin. Ameen

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European Commission

May 14, 2018 03:19pm

Hats off for Mr. Nawaz Sharif being brave and have guts to speak truth. It will benefit Pakistan in a long way and will bring harmony within all neighbours - Bravo

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Vinayak Srivastava

May 14, 2018 03:20pm

Bravo Nawaz.... Hopefully some day justice will be done to 160 Souls died for no reason in Mumbai...

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Hirjim

May 14, 2018 03:22pm

Better late than never....at last Mian Sahab spoke against undemocratic powers....he might have no political future but he spoke the truth

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Farhat

May 14, 2018 03:25pm

For the first time NS seems strong and truthful.

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MAVERICK

May 14, 2018 03:27pm

One man against whole establishment. Truth bites. Shows the courage of a three times PM and the stuff he is made of. Imran and company look like goats in comparison to this tiger. Bravo and wish he gets support from within the country. Most candid statement for the first time after partition from the sub-continent.

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Suraj71

May 14, 2018 03:28pm

This man knows that this statement may ruin his political career but still brave enough to speak the truth which is very important to be revealed in front of tax payers of Pak.It shows that mr. NS was suppressed by some forces while he was PM in Pak everybody knows by whom but afraid to say it openly as they know either they will be missing or killed.

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Raj

May 14, 2018 03:28pm

Truth is always bitter to swallow!Sharff as past PM only said what world already knows.Why did he wait to spill the beans so long?

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Fahim Khalil

May 14, 2018 03:30pm

Nawaz Sharif and his party are Traitors of Pakistan .. They must be delt with hard hands now else we are creating another Altaf Hussain and MQM with in our National level ranks.

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Ramesh NG

May 14, 2018 03:30pm

Parvez Musharafff at one time, accepted the Kargil misadventure. Now NS accepted the Mumbai attack. Leaders are ruining Pakistan future and people's aspiration.

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sam

May 14, 2018 03:31pm

so why did not he himself take the measure to uproot "non state actor " when he was PM?
why such statement at this time ?

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Malik

May 14, 2018 03:41pm

NS is threat to national security. He knows that jail awaits him for laundered money and highest level of corruption. NS tactic is to give impression to world that he was jailed for speaking out on Mumbai attacks. World is not that naive.......

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Cartel

May 14, 2018 03:43pm

You cant be more blatant can you

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Malik

May 14, 2018 03:44pm

@Prateik only to save his own skin

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KT

May 14, 2018 03:44pm

PML will gain in elections with these statements but at what cost ?

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Malik

May 14, 2018 03:45pm

@sabeeh ahmad Well said

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Anand

May 14, 2018 03:48pm

Reflects, PM in power has no power to speak truth but PM in no power does.

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Alien1

May 14, 2018 03:49pm

He is paying the price for telling the truth!!!!

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naureen

May 14, 2018 03:53pm

his statement is crystal clear... Indian media didn't interpret it...

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satish

May 14, 2018 03:55pm

Now pakistani establishment should change the narrative come out with facts and do the needful which is required to change the rotten system and move forward for betterment of the country .Truth can be suppressed for longer period it will come out any day

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Bhavin

May 14, 2018 03:59pm

It requires extraordinary courage for a leader to criticize his own establishment. Accepting truth will allow all parties to move honestly towards peace. Unfortunately indian electronic media and Pakistani opposition is trying to spoil the party and trying to take advantage.

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European Commission Member

May 14, 2018 04:00pm

Hats off for Mr. Nawaz Sharif being brave and have guts to speak truth. It will benefit Pakistan in a long way and will bring harmony within all neighbours and also keep western Conspiracy away to harm Pakistan - Bravo

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Persoa

May 14, 2018 04:12pm

Hats off to you sir you got real guts

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Desi

May 14, 2018 04:24pm

When he was in power, he did not say a word about Mumbai shooting or did anything to expedite the case. Now why is he talking about it? Nawaz Sharif does not care about Pakistan at all, he is only concerned about holding power at any cost.

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Shahzad

May 14, 2018 04:24pm

@Just thought for obvious reasons

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proven

May 14, 2018 04:25pm

Mia Sahab has proven that he is Sadiq and Ameen.

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Ghani K

May 14, 2018 04:27pm

The man is looking for someone to rescue him, he is sending the message to 'would be rescuers' through Indian government.

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Syed Zafar Kazmi U.S.A

May 14, 2018 04:27pm

If truth, these are the questions Mr. Nawaz Sharif should have addressed and he could have addressed them very effectively when he was at the helm of the government and then it would have been his courage and character that nation would have appreciated. Instead, then he and his government were too cozy with the very those who were responsible for all extremism, terror and sectarianism.
Now since he is out of office, having been cornered by investigated along with his immediate family for serious crimes against the state and people, all of a sudden he has found his voice for TRUTH. This is opportunistic and nothing but undisguised and clumsy effort at BKACKMAIL. It is not even a distant relative of TRUTH.

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Ismailams

May 14, 2018 04:36pm

Because he gone nuts. Trying to stay in power and catching straws. Should be tried for treason. Where was he for so many years? Even if it is true, by disclosing secrets of the country and putting Pakistan in vernable situation is tentamounts to treason and must be put in Jail and tried for treason.

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Rana

May 14, 2018 04:47pm

Truth Always Triumph how long it may take.

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Rana

May 14, 2018 04:50pm

It takes lot of courage to speak the bitter truth when whole lot of people with deep hands are against you. Bravo!!

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point of view

May 14, 2018 04:53pm

First statement is always right, it doesn't matter what you say later.

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Rahu

May 14, 2018 04:53pm

It is surprising that no one realises the courage and importance of DAWN editorial board and management in publishing this news and interview for the benefit of democracy in Pakistan.
Kudos to Dawn.

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dejavou

May 14, 2018 05:01pm

Great PM... Asking right questions

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M. Afzal Riaz, MD

May 14, 2018 05:11pm

Nawaz need to go, retire from Politics after 40 years , 3 time PM.

You are arrogant and giving stupid statements damaging country. Why did you not solve the problems.

Your daughter need to go.

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Hashim

May 14, 2018 05:17pm

Care to comment on Yadav? Wonder why Mumbai attacks had to be brought up without highlighting the arrest made of the Indian spy during his premiership.

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Ravi

May 14, 2018 05:28pm

After 70 years, we still don’t know who is ruling Pakistan.

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Mirza

May 14, 2018 05:28pm

Biggest liar is now speaking the truth.

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Mujib

May 14, 2018 05:30pm

@sabeeh ahmad Its already open fact

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BK

May 14, 2018 05:51pm

Finally Nawaz has exposed the Security Establishment and has earned some respect by speaking truth.

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Freda Shah

May 14, 2018 06:05pm

When someone does not understand what is wrong, how can they put it right ?!

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Arshad patel

May 14, 2018 06:06pm

I'm afraid of his life!

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Aamir

May 14, 2018 06:19pm

NS is the clear winner after the NSC meeting. Truth is bitter but it frees.

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Sumeet, Delhi

May 14, 2018 06:24pm

Nawaz sharif is making bold statements, more power to him. He should speak out on who exactly gave orders for the mumbai attacks....

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Abdulla Hussain

May 14, 2018 06:24pm

No one should vote for PMLN whose back seat supreme leader is India friendly Nawaz Sharif.

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Ansar

May 14, 2018 06:26pm

@Delhiite yeah, he should speak how he bought the property in London.

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raviraj

May 14, 2018 06:26pm

Speaking out truth from soul.

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Usman

May 14, 2018 06:27pm

Agreed with Chaudry Nisar

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imran

May 14, 2018 06:27pm

@ExMohajirinUK Telling the truth or openinly mocking our country infront of the international community? -

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Bitter Truth

May 14, 2018 06:36pm

Good.At least one man in Pakistan has courage to speak truth but sadly rest of Pakistanis doesn't have courage to hear the truth.Only one ray of hope for Pakistani democracy.

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Saad Khan

May 14, 2018 06:37pm

What will happen to you, after 31st May when N League will be out of power , I don't know but indications are not good.

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V C Bhutani

May 14, 2018 06:41pm

For once, even Nawaz Sharif was accurate and honest. Unfortunately, in Pakistan today there are no takers for honesty.

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RD

May 14, 2018 06:49pm

Bravo...first time i see Pakistan is changing ... your statement is really couragious .... from INDIA

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Riaz Uddin

May 14, 2018 06:52pm

Better Nawaz Sharif keep.quiet! Every rise has a fall! His days as politician are over!

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SkyHawk

May 14, 2018 07:06pm

Shameless man۔

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Zack Khan

May 14, 2018 07:13pm

what was Nawaz doing when he was in power, beside accumulating wealth!

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LILLY

May 14, 2018 07:14pm

@Akram You cannot say the truth and pretend as if it was not said.

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Sania

May 14, 2018 07:15pm

Excellent nawaz shariff. We've been far too comfortable in own bubble

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Honest

May 14, 2018 08:17pm

@Shahida Even if it is the truth??

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Wise

May 14, 2018 08:23pm

Strong words from NS

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JMANIYA (USA)

May 14, 2018 09:01pm

So Sad to read comments from Pakistanis or pretend to be Pakistanis. Nawaz is throwing the nation under the bus with comments that have no proof. He is steering controversies to harm the nation just for his own personal interest. If he really loved Pakistan and if the his statements are true (which they are not) then he should have done something about it when he was the president. Pakistan is failed state because of the rulings of PPP and PML-N. They have been ruling parties of Pakistan for 70% of Pakistan history. And Pakistan has gone 100 years behind other developing countries because of them. Pakistanis who support such corrupt regimes are in my opinion are corrupt themselves or oblivious to the fact the harm these parties have caused Pakistan.

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Joy Irala

May 14, 2018 09:15pm

@Just thought :are you scared about the truth???

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why

May 14, 2018 09:20pm

Why Nawaz Sharif wants to reform Pakistan only when out of power? What was he doing for the past 4 years as PM? why didn't he change Pakistan for the better?

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karur

May 14, 2018 09:31pm

Sharif is a decent man and deserves a charitable interpretation of his real concerns about the direction the nation is going. It does not help questioning his loyalty to pakistan

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Q NIKALA

May 14, 2018 10:02pm

The Indians are very active supporting NS. here.

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Rashna

May 14, 2018 10:04pm

Respect for Mr.Nawaz Sharif, speaking the truth takes courage.

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S. Khetan

May 14, 2018 10:09pm

Nawaz is brave and truthful.

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Imran

May 14, 2018 10:46pm

"What did I say in the interview that was wrong?" Nothing sir, nothing at all. The fault is ours that we allow people like you to run the country into the ground.

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Imtiaz Ali Khan

May 14, 2018 11:16pm

@Tariq, Lahore Well Said!

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Birdie Num Num

May 14, 2018 11:19pm

@ExMohajiriUK. He is not telling the truth, rather asking a question. A question he should be able to answer. Then he would be telling the truth.

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Hum Hai Hindustani

May 14, 2018 11:38pm

Bravo Sir.

You have spoken truth though it may be a bitter pill to swallow for many .

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Dr Haroon

May 14, 2018 11:59pm

Nawaz Sharif speaks the truth, so he says. Another truth staring us all in our faces, is the fact that he did not appoint a foreign minister for four which played a massive role in Pakistan's isolation. It is time Nawaz Sharif admits his own mistakes and tells us the truth about that.

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ABE

May 15, 2018 12:03am

It's not what you said. But rather what you didn't say.

The reality lies in between the lines, subject to many interpretations.

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Vikram Sharma

May 15, 2018 12:20am

'What did I say that was wrong?'
Nothing sir....you just tried to say truth at the wrong place and in front of hypnotized audience

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alvisaleem

May 15, 2018 12:22am

As he knows he cannot come back so he is making sure new government don't stay in peace

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Muslim Medina

May 15, 2018 04:38am

Trying to repair the damage is too late now. Nawaz Sharif is giving statements
one after another to divert attention from his woes.

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Zambanum

May 15, 2018 12:25pm

Pakistan will be a better place once we see the back of this man and his family.

These people are the real enemies of the nation, and will fight for votes only to get another chance to milk the Country dry. Imagine how many schools, colleges, hospitals, roads, bridges can be built if we bring back Nawaz Sharif's $billions.

Mr. Nawaz Sharif's recent revelations reminds one the old saying 'one can fool somebody for all the time and everybody for some time, but not everybody for all the time'. Truth cannot be suppressed forever, it comes out and most times at an inconvenient time for the suppressor.

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hmm

May 15, 2018 05:17pm

@ExMohajirinUK Yep, you are an Indian Bot!

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KHK from USA

May 15, 2018 07:06pm

Shame on you. That's all I can say.

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BAXAR

May 15, 2018 07:33pm

@karur "Sharif is a decent man and deserves a charitable interpretation of his real concerns about the direction the nation is going. It does not help questioning his loyalty to pakistan" He could have done that when he was in power to do so, but he kept quiet. Secondly, no one is questioning his loyalty. No one except his own loyal, expected that from him.

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Tiger

May 15, 2018 08:06pm

When emotion runs high, the truth as a revenge comes out. Maj. Gen Athar Abhas has said it long ago that some ex. ISI officers are involved.

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Prabhjyot Singh madan

May 15, 2018 09:45pm

The first step towards progress is accepting the facts and challenging the fiction. Nawaz is one rational politician there in pakistan.

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Zak

May 15, 2018 10:09pm

@Zack Khan Hunting for more wealth.

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Zak

May 15, 2018 10:10pm

@Q NIKALA Which means , now we know he is not good for the country.

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Kashmiri from IPK

May 15, 2018 10:12pm

Mr Nawaz Sharif has not uttered a word for us Kashmiris in IOK. He kept silent as our brothers and sisters fell under a hail of foreign Indian occupation army bullits.

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Hopeful

May 15, 2018 10:43pm

He is diverting attention from his NAB cases.

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Ayaz

May 15, 2018 10:49pm

Once again Nawaz Sharif is showing the courage very few have in Pakistan in speaking the truth. Everyone and their mother knows that the Mumbai attacks were committed by people operating out of Pakistan. I don't believe the military had any knowledge of it or were involved in it. But these terrorists did cross the border and attacked India.

The question is why are Pakistani's criticizing the Prime Minister for making truthful statements? The answer is that most Pakistani's now worship the state instead of the principles of Islam in which truthfullness and justice is more important than personal or state interests. Until Pakistani's can face their demons, there will be no improvement in the state of affairs. Once again, Nawaz is doing what all Pakistanis should be doing.. owning up to the truth.

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pathanoo

May 15, 2018 11:24pm

Hats Off to Nawaz for speaking up. Better Late than Never. And, the world knows the truth any ways.

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Raj

May 15, 2018 11:27pm

And now Maj Gen Athar Abbas is saying the same thing, but he is only coming in half a step that ex ISI men helped the terrorist. The question is why is anyone within Pakistan supporting terrorist? And if Maj Gen is admitting, why no action has been taken? The Pakistani authorities only blame India saying they have not provided enough evidence? And suddenly you have the PM of the country and Maj Gen of ISI admitting Pakistan supported terrorist like Hafeez Sayeed? then at least take action. This clearly shows a concerted efforts of Pakistani authorities to support terrorist by not taking action/ What a disaster this country has become....

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Hassan Murtaza

May 16, 2018 01:03am

He speaks the truth but it was not time to speak the truth, It was totally ridiculous movement. I would say NS is traitor.

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YS-USA

May 16, 2018 04:27am

NS is challenging the army for ruining his career

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Neutral

May 16, 2018 04:41am

Can some one explain why it was OK for a former ISPR spokesperson Maj Gen Athar Abbas to indicate involvement of Ex-ISI, but not for NS to say the same, in different words..

Nawaz Sharif is the only one in Pakistan who so far has had the courage to speak the truth about Mumbai terrorist attack. Nothing he said was not already known to the world.

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Fahad

May 16, 2018 10:39am

@Vijay B.. Few things he forgot to mention is Samjohta Express incident and Kulbhoshan Yadev as well Indian involvement in Balochistan

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Fahad

May 16, 2018 10:42am

Well we all know every county does this. Do we all know India's involvement in Balochistan, how come he forgot to mention Kulbhushan. I agree lets call spade as spade but same applies to other countries. By the way no matter what he says at this point he still needs to produce evidence about the wealth he currently has.

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R. K. Sonawane

May 16, 2018 01:13pm

@JMANIYA (USA) This cannot change the fact of the matter on Mumbai attack case.

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imran

May 16, 2018 02:38pm

n.s is a traitor

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Observer

May 17, 2018 03:23am

@Just thought
Because he is desperate and he has nothing to lose.

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Hal

May 17, 2018 02:43pm

Brave and honest.

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Temo Shanko

Sep 25, 2018 08:18pm

Truth must prevail & Pakistani awam if better informed will help the country grow